Carter Conlon | Daily Devotionals

A man of God named Leonard Ravenhill once wisely said, “Instead of running all over the country, chasing after something happening somewhere else, we can simply go into our prayer closet and be in the presence of the same God.” 

He reminded us that not everything we encounter is truly from God. It's crucial to maintain our first love and not rely on past successes alone without a living relationship with God. We can't expect to finish this race in victory. Let's reflect today on our lives and prioritize our connection with God. Let's enter our season of prayer and seek His presence and guidance. May we never lose sight of our first love and continually nurture our relationship with Him. 

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It's time to pray.

When you choose to stand with God, even in the face of difficulties, those around you will witness strength within you. They will see someone standing with you, even if you may not see Him. 

People will wonder where your resilience comes from as you stand firm despite the threats that come against you. The oppressive systems and foolishness of this world will not prevail. Seek God's wisdom and guidance in every situation. Be wise in discerning when and how to share biblical principles, focusing on building relationships and demonstrating Christ-like character. 

Remember, you're not alone in this battle. God is with you, giving you the strength that you need. Trust in His faithfulness. Stand confidently in your faith, knowing that your example can and will make a difference in the marketplace, your family, and beyond. 

It's time now to pray.

Jeremiah chapter 18 and verse six says, “‘O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter?’ says the Lord. ‘Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel!’”

Will you allow God to touch every area of your life? Will you allow Him to give you beauty for ashes? Will you allow the Lord to take those ruined parts of your life and bring His promises of new life into them? So many people are afraid of allowing God to touch them. They’re scared to be disappointed.

God does not disappoint or hurt those He created and loves. He loves you with an everlasting love. The prophet Isaiah says He engraved you on the palms of His hands. The hands that will touch your life to mold you if you allow them are nail-scarred. That's how much God loves you. 

It's time to pray.

In Nebuchadnezzar's time, a decree required bowing before a golden image representing his worldview. Those who refused faced the threat of being thrown into a fiery furnace. 

This same spirit exists in our society today, pressuring people to conform and compromise or face the consequences. However, in Nebuchadnezzar’s time, three individuals stood firm, refusing to bow before this new image. They were committed to serving the living God alone. 

Regardless of the consequences, we must not compromise our beliefs or bow to any false idols in the face of societal pressures. We should wholeheartedly serve God and prioritize our relationship with Jesus Christ. Let's be willing to face any challenges or losses for the sake of our faith in God. By remaining steadfast, we can make a powerful impact on others. 

My brother, my sister, it's time to pray.

Paul's teaching sheds light on our current season. We’re in a season when institutions like marriage, family, and parenthood are being mocked and undermined. Children are being exposed to Godlessness through indoctrination. The pursuit of pleasure is prioritized over finding purpose in life. Immoral lifestyles are celebrated while prayer is being removed from our schools and churches, even compromising their beliefs, discrediting the Bible, and beginning to resist the truth. 

We need to stand firm in our faith in the midst of these challenges. Let us actively counteract the godless influences by intentionally instilling godly principles and values into the next generation. 

We should also uphold the importance of prayer in each of our lives. In the face of all this pressure, let's remain steadfast in our commitment to God's Word. 

My brother, my sister, it's time to pray.

If you feel distant from Jesus today, remember that He's never left you. It's important to prioritize your relationship with Him over all the busyness of your day and all the things that can come along because of ministry. Don't let the work become a substitute for your connection with God. 

Take a moment to evaluate your life and ask God for forgiveness if you've neglected your relationship with Him. After all, He’s the most important part of our whole Christian life. Jesus is always there, ready to restore and renew your connection with him. 

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My brother, my sister, it's time to pray.

We were created from dust, just like our father, Adam. God breathed life into that pile of dust, and we are the sons and daughters of Adam and Eve, created from ashes. Dust is our origin and eventual destination, and only God can bring life back into us again. 

No one else can imitate or pretend to do what God can do. Only He can breathe life into us, guide us to where we need to go and shape us into who He has called us to be. God will provide everything that we need along the way. 

We must rely on God to guide us, transform us, and provide for each of us on our journey. Let's surrender ourselves to the Lord anew and afresh today and ask Him to breathe new life into us. How does this happen? Jesus said, “Simply ask, and you shall receive.” 

It's time to pray.

James 4:6 says: “But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: ‘God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’”

God's incredible grace is available to us when we are ready to admit that we can't break free from self-focus without His help. It's only in Christ that this can be done. Left to ourselves, we'd spend our whole day thinking about ourselves. It takes the grace of God and a humble heart to say, “God, I can't break free from the chains of this mind of mind that want to govern me. My thinking in my life. It wants to dictate even how I pray. God, I need the power of your Holy Spirit to break free.”

God gives us His incredible grace when we're willing to pray with this faith and desperation. It's time to humble ourselves. 

It's time to pray.

Today, we see a dangerous trend of individualized truths. People reject the notion of a universal right and wrong and instead believe in your and my truth. This momentum has led to a distortion of reality. The crafting of new truth is akin to the Israelites creating a golden calf and convincing themselves that a divine power led them out of captivity. 

The human heart's capacity for self-deception is astounding. When God's restraints are removed, we become willing to create and believe in any lie, no matter how deep or dark. In light of this tragedy, it's crucial for us to take action. 

We must hold fast to the absolute truth in God's Word and reject the temptation to craft our versions of truth. Let's seek God's wisdom, discernment, and guidance and align our beliefs and actions with His unchanging Word. 

My brother, my sister, it's time to pray.

Many people believe that when the church of Jesus Christ is taken from this world, that which holds back lawlessness will be removed. The world will be free to engage in unimaginable debauchery and evil. If you think it's dark now, it will pale compared to what is to come. 

The Bible warns of a dramatic increase in lawlessness in the last days. We must take action, learn to hold fast to our faith, stand firm in our beliefs, and strive to live according to God's will for each of our lives. Let's be a beacon of light amid darkness, resisting the temptations of immorality and lawlessness. 

Strengthen your relationship with God now. Seek His guidance and be vigilant in guarding against every influence of this world. We need to stand; the time is now. God is willing to give us strength. Talk to Him. 

It's time to pray.